ASTOPAD
®
Instructions for Use
9 Getting started
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9.1 Preparation for use
Before use, please clean and disinfect the product according to the instruc-
tions (see Section
Apply the ASTOPAD control unit according to Section
8.2 Installing the con-
trol unit.
9.1.1 Using ASTOPAD applied part COV070, COV105, COV150, COV180 as
an under-blanket
WARNING
Danger of overheating!
For patients from 35 to 90 cm in height, use only the ASTOPAD applied part
COV070.
Do not use the ASTOPAD applied parts COV105, COV150, COV155 or
COV180 for patients under 90 cm in height.
1. Protect the ASTOPAD applied part from mechanical damage by inserting it in
a reusable cover (COV40XXX/COV45XXX).
2. The pressure-relieving gel pad may also be placed on the OR table.
3. Place the ASTOPAD applied part lengthwise on the table with the cable con-
nection side
facing the outside edge of the OR table/treatment table.
4. Secure the ASTOPAD applied part to the table with the fixation straps of the
cover so that it is flat underneath the patient and will not crease. If combining a
pressure-relieving gel pad and an ASTOPAD applied part, place the gel pad
under the applied part.
5. Align the gel pad and the ASTOPAD applied part flush with the head or foot
end.
All ASTOPAD applied parts may be operated only with the ASTO-
PAD control unit.
All ASTOPAD applied parts may have direct skin contact with the pa-
tient. It is recommended that a thin, water-tight and absorbent pad is
used between the applied part and the patient. ASTOPAD control
unit and connection cables are not designed for direct skin contact.
ASTOPAD applied parts COV can be used as over-blankets and/or
under-blankets.
ASTOPAD applied parts SOF or ROE are intended for use under-
neath the patient.
Do not install the ASTOPAD so that disconnection from the mains
via the mains plug is difficult to carry out.
The ASTOPAD control unit can also be operated independent of the
mains with the battery option, to retain heat after the heating phase
of the applied part.
In this case, the device can be operated for about
2 hours independent of the mains.